Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work & Life
Erik Fisher
For more than a decade, Erik Fisher has sat down with productivity experts, authors, and creatives as they share their insights on how to implement productivity strategies in both your professional and personal life. Our goal is to help you gain perspective, practical knowledge, and productivity insights for living a whole life that goes Beyond The To Do List.
Categories: Business
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This week it was my pleasure to speak with Jorge Arango about his latest book, Duly Noted: Extend Your Mind Through Connected Notes. Jorge is an information architect, author, and educator. For almost three decades, he has architected digital experiences and made the complex clear for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to nonprofits. He is the author of "Living in Information: Responsible Design for Digital Places" and co-author of "Information Architecture for the Web and Beyond." In addition to his design consulting practice, Jorge hosts "The Informed Life" podcast, writes a blog, and teaches at the California College of the Arts. In this chat, we'll explore how capturing and organizing thoughts extends beyond traditional note-taking into forming a digital "knowledge garden," where ideas can flourish and interconnect. Jorge will delve into the cognitive science behind why notes are not just for memory, but crucial for thinking, emphasizing the role of the environment in processing information. He'll also guide us through various taxonomies for organizing information and discuss practical tools like Obsidian, Notion, and Apple Notes that can help manage our mental landscapes effectively. Get ready to learn about leveraging digital tools for building a lasting knowledge repository, the importance of nurturing our thoughts to foster innovation and clarity, and why developing a system you trust for note-taking can transform the chaos of information overload into a structured haven of insights. ______________________________________ Connect With Jorge: Website Book Podcast LinkedIn ______________________________________ Connect with Erik: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram ______________________________________ This Podcast is Powered By: Descript Descript 101 Castmagic Ecamm Podpage Rodecaster Pro Top Productivity Books List Make sure to support the show by checking out the sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previous episodes
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555 - Jorge Arango on Extending Your Mind Through Better Note TakingMon, 13 May 2024
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554 - Dr. Barry Kudrowitz on How Play and Humor Fuel InnovationMon, 06 May 2024
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553 - Matt Abrahams on How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the SpotMon, 29 Apr 2024
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552 - Michael Easter on How Comfort and Over Abundance are Stifling Our Progress and ProductivityMon, 22 Apr 2024
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551 - Karl Hebenstreit on Applying the Enneagram to Your Business and Interoffice CommunicationMon, 15 Apr 2024
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549 - Carlos Alvarenga on The Rules of Persuasion and Great CommunicationMon, 08 Apr 2024
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548 - Adrienne Bellehumeur on The Relationship Between Proper Documentation and ProductivityMon, 01 Apr 2024
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547 - Jeff Sieh on the Rapidly Evolving World of AI ToolsMon, 25 Mar 2024
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546 - Francesco D’alessio on Finding the Right Productivity Tools for YouMon, 18 Mar 2024
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545 - Terri Sjodin on Improving Your Presentation Skills and Public SpeakingMon, 11 Mar 2024
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544 - Erik Fisher and Todd Bushong on The State of Television Streaming, Regulating Your Media Diet, and Recapturing the Communal Magic of TV & MoviesMon, 04 Mar 2024
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543 - Jeff Sieh on Repurposing Your Audio & Video Content to Reach a Larger AudienceMon, 26 Feb 2024
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542 - Charles Duhigg on the Super Power of Clear Communication at Home and WorkTue, 20 Feb 2024
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541 - Dr. Charan Ranganath on the Myths Surrounding Our Memory and the Power of Remembering Better, Not MoreMon, 12 Feb 2024
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540 - Richard Medcalf on Boosting Your Productivity by Making Time for Better StrategyMon, 05 Feb 2024
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539 - Jeff Sieh on Tools and Techniques for Harnessing Your Creativity at Work and BeyondMon, 29 Jan 2024
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538 - Todd Henry on Forming the Habit of Bravery and Developing Courageous LeadershipMon, 22 Jan 2024
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537 - Dave Delaney on Living and Thriving with Adult ADHDMon, 15 Jan 2024
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536 - Mailbag Special on Self Awareness, Sleep and Early Rising, Better Communication with Co-Workers and MoreMon, 08 Jan 2024
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535 - Revisiting My Conversation with Carlos Whittaker on Sharing Life Beyond Our DifferencesMon, 01 Jan 2024
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534 - Revisiting My Conversation with Gretchen Rubin on Discovering How To Live Life In Five SensesMon, 25 Dec 2023
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533 - Charlie Gilkey on Improving Team Habits and Creating a Better Work EnvironmentMon, 18 Dec 2023
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532 - Gillian Tietz on The Power of Sobriety and Navigating Dry JanuaryMon, 11 Dec 2023
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531 - Josefine Campbell on How to Manage Personal Energy Levels for Business SuccessMon, 04 Dec 2023
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530 - Susan Drumm on The Power of Music to Transform Your LeadershipMon, 27 Nov 2023
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529 - Marc Lesser on Finding Clarity and Compassionate Accountability at Work and BeyondMon, 20 Nov 2023
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528 - William Vanderbloemen on 12 Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the RestMon, 13 Nov 2023
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527 - Nick Gray on Building Big Relationships with Small Parties or GatheringsMon, 06 Nov 2023
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526 - Joey Coleman on The Simple Path to Never Losing An Employee AgainMon, 30 Oct 2023
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525 - Todd Rogers on Why Your Writing Is Likely All WrongMon, 23 Oct 2023
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524 - Mindy Peterson and Erik Fisher on Enhancing Your Life With MusicMon, 16 Oct 2023
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523 - Aytekin Tank on Having an Automation First MindsetMon, 09 Oct 2023
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522 - Kasia Wezowski on Open Body Language & Compassionate CommunicationMon, 02 Oct 2023
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521 - Kevin Eikenberry on Designing Your Team For Everyone’s SuccessMon, 25 Sep 2023
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520 - Shawn Lemon on Transforming Your Digital Workspace From Chaos Into OrderMon, 18 Sep 2023
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519 - Chris Sparks on The Correlations Between High Stakes Poker and High Level PerformanceMon, 11 Sep 2023
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518 - Jon Acuff on His 3-Step Plan to Achieving Your Goals Without RegretMon, 04 Sep 2023
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517 - Justin and Tara Williams on Balancing Work, Family, and EntrepreneurshipMon, 28 Aug 2023
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516 - Jason Silver on Unlocking Big Impact at Work Without the Burnout in LifeMon, 21 Aug 2023
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515 - Lauren Gaggioli on Practical Productivity For the Modern ParentMon, 14 Aug 2023
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514 - Phil Mershon on The Art and Science of Creating Unforgettable ExperiencesMon, 07 Aug 2023
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513 - Anna Dearman Kornick on Mastering Time Management EssentialsMon, 31 Jul 2023
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512 - Oliver Burkeman on Reclaiming The Humanity in ProductivityMon, 24 Jul 2023
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511 - Brittany Berger on Discovering The Productivity System That’s Right For YouMon, 17 Jul 2023
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510 - Mike Williams on Productivity Made SimpleMon, 10 Jul 2023
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509 - Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst on Developing Your Own "Workstyle"Mon, 03 Jul 2023
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508 - Scott Miller on Transformative Insights from Our Great MindsMon, 26 Jun 2023
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507 - Gaia Bernstein on Gaining Control Over Addictive TechnologiesMon, 19 Jun 2023
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506 - Phil Simon on the Forces Reshaping the WorkplaceMon, 12 Jun 2023
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505 - Monica Parker on Discovering The Power of WonderMon, 05 Jun 2023
